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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
"A CONVICT BREAKS DOWN.
Thirteen Days in the Crank Cell
lire Him of the Insanity Dodge.

Thirteen Days in the Crank Cell
lire Him of the Insanity Dodge.
CHICAGO, March 15.-Henry Jansen,
who was recently sent to Joliet for life
from Chicago for the brutal murder of
his wife, has been confined in the "crank"
cell at the prison ever since his arrival,
constantly under the watchful eye OF
doctors. JansOn stood it for thirteen
days. To-day he tell upon his knees
and begged for something warm
to eat, saying, "My blood is so
cold give me warm meal" A few ques-
tions from the physician caused Jansen
to confess everything and own up that
ne was not insane. He stated that he
mad not meant to kill his wife, but that
when the fearful deed was done his only
thought was TO save himself by playing
the insane dodge, aud possibly he might
escape the penalty OF hanging. After
his conviction and sentence to
the penitentiary he determined to keep
up the idea, thinking that possibly he
might be transferred to an insane asylum,
where he would be better treated aud
from which he might ultimately make his
escape, but the medicine and diet he had
been forced 10 live on here was too much.
Jansen fairly danced and shed tears of
10Y when bowl OF hot coffee and some
warm meat and potatoes were given to
him. He will be placed In the prison
snop tomorrow morning and be made to
1ohnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
GOBBLED BY JAY G0ULF
STILL ANOTHER SOLUTION or
THE II. AND o. MYSTERY.

The wall street WIzsrd Said to BoIs
n Quarter Interest ils the Syndicati
-weatern Union to Take the Wires
the Adams Company the Express Busi.
ness and the Pennsyivania Company
the Railroad.
NEW YORK, March 15.-It is generally
believed on Wall street that the control
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad hai
passed into the hands OF q syndicate.
story is current and Is repeated by partiei
who are generally accepted as good au'
thority that Jay Geuld has acquired
quarter interest in the syndicate and has
paid 81, 400, 900 In cash on the agreement.
Russell Sage ia also named as a member
Of the syndicate. According to the re
ports the Western Union Company takes
the Baltimore and Ohio telegraph line
Mr.. Dlnsmore takes the express business
for the Adams Express Company atd the
Pennsylvania railroad takes the road.
The details are said to have been arranged
last night.
BALTIMORE NOT EXCITED.
BALTIMORE, March 15.--Nearly all in
terest ia the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
deal has died out here, and while the i'm.
preston is general that deal has been
made there is a disposition to wait pa
tiently until ii is authoritative ly an
nOunced. Mr.. Garrett was In his Office
to-day and in q very happy mood, but
would say nothing. Three hundred shares
of stock OF the Baltimore and Ohio
changed hands to-day at the Stock Ex-
change, 10 OF which sold for 1853 and the
balance at 1866. The deal has almost EN-,
tirely ceased TO be discussed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
GEORGIA,S CAPITAL.

Supreme Court Decisions-Haber-
sham's Ordinary Pardoned.
ATLANTA, GA, March 15.-The follow
ing Supreme Court decisions were handed
down to-day:
Fauste vs.. city; from Atlanta. AZ
firmed.
Whelan vs. Clark and wife; from Fub
ton. Affirmed.
French, Richards & Co. VS.. Robinson !;
from Fulton. Reversed.
The Governor to-day exercised execu-
tive clemency in the case of Robert n,
Graves, ex-Ordinary of Habersham coun.
ty: La 1885 the Ordinary's safe was
broken open and many county records
and vouchers abstracted. Upon inyesti.
cation by the grand jury it was found
that there had been corrupt collusior
between the Ordinary and cer-
tain other county officials. Graves was
indicted and at the Septem ber term Of the
Superior Court was convicted and sen
fenced TO pay 81 900 and serve six month";
in the county jail and twelve months OF
the chaIn-gang. He has served the six
months IN jail. Upon numerously
signed petition the Governor granted q
pardon and relieved Graves OF the cham.
gang sentence, when he has paid the fine
REWARD FOR WEAVER.
At the January term OF the Superior
Court OF Laurens county Joseph Nj
Weaver was convicted OF burglary and
sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment /.
He made his escape on the night OF Marof
IL, and I'D getting away shot and instantly
killed Thomas Upton. The Governot
offers reward OF $3.50 for his apprehen.
sion. Marshal Martin of Dublin was
here today to get blood hounds to hunt
Weaver. . He returned with the dogs this
afternoon.
Henry R. Wentworth, Postmaster al
Shady Grove, Fla, has been arrested
charged with making fraudulent returng
| and the unlawful sale OF postage stamps.
| he succeeded In running his commissions
| up from So per quarter TO 800.
The postal authorities have arrested
James Kelly, alias Winter, at Fernan-
| dina, Fla, who Is suspected OF having
blown open the safe OF the Fernandina
post office in January.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL COMMISSION.
The Neurological Commission held an
important session this afternoon. All
were present except Mr.. Heard. The re-
ports OF the committees on location. pur-
chase OF additional land and the plans
for the main building were received aud
adopted. The successful plans were
drawn by Bruce & Morgan. They call
for three-story building, with a man.
sard roof, to cost $40. 900. II was decided
to advertise for bids to put up the build
ing. During the meeting three certifi-
Gates OF deposit IN the City Bank for the
$4,000 donated by the City Council and
citizens were turned over to the commits
sion. The certificates were made payable
to Messrs. Inman and Harris. The COM
mission meets again tomorrow.
KILLED AT AN OIL MILL.
Yesterday morning about O'Clock a
piece blew out of the boiler of an engine
at the COTTON seed oil mills at Edgewood.
four miles from this place. Ed Chapman
(colored) }, standing near the engine, was
almost drencned with steam. He fingered
few hours in horrible agony and died
Jen White, another negro, in attempting
to shut of the steam by raking the fire
from the furnace, was so seriously burned
about the body that his recovery is doubt
fui.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
nFATH'SBLO0DYHARVEST
>,,rNREK KILLED "a AND
In'' 20 BADLY INJURED

p..,ants at the Hospitals
NOS VI rair,v WelI--The Wreck OF the
po'"~ Complete That the E&ac'
oSrs lin the Trsin Not Ascertainaple
From the Deoris'
n.,nox March 15.-It is now known
.,pst1t nersons we're injured in the rail-
'ua5 ao,ideut Yesterday. This does not
include those killed, ,.,a .ou
The Injured at the Massachusetts gen
.ral hospital are reported by the physi-
IONS today as being IN a comioI taoie
ndit;or The surgeons are conhdent
.Sat all will recover. Owing to dupilca-
','n and misspelling of names 1t Is now
nol,sved that the reports of the numoer oi
norsons killed have been considersoly
pprar.ostimated. Up to noon to-day Dr.
nraner has signed twenty-one death GER
.,6catos and DR., Harris three. making the
sntire death total up to noon twenty'lour'
AN APPALLING SIGHT.
rho vrrock is a more appalling sight
. ,ha recent ruins at White river
;'A,;on ;Il and Deerfeld, and this points
!I.rorgIv 10 the fact that the train was
u"nninS AT speed OF fully twenty-five
n'iIas on hour. The forward cars, which
liz on the embanBment and In the road
pav remain in the same positions as
when they fell. There were undoubtedly
rina cars in the train, as the tlD tops Oh
nine are to be found, but the remains OIL
two Of me cars are in sucn state OF &C.
rnnlition that it IS impossible to discern
whether there were two cars or one.
This was caused by the iall down
the embankment, and consequently
rmor has prevailed that there were out
eight cars in the train. SeVefai Oh Inc
stoyes of the cars have been removed ana
in overv case the iron rods which serve TO
hold them il position have been tound 10
he secure while not a stove door was
burst open, although one stove was paoiy
broken.
THE CAUSE STILL IN DOUBT.
Prof. Yose, of the Institute of Technol-
ngy. one Of the most competent bridge en-
gpeers in New England, IN an interview
saws: 81 was at the scene OF the accident
all dav yesterday together with number
! Of mem bers of the Massachusetts Scien-
4 tfC Society and Institute students, eX-
aiming the bridge, or rather pieces
! thereof, and don't know the
exact cause OF lne accluent' L
would not dare to venture an
opinion. can only say that / have eX-
amined pieces of the iron and have an
idea that some of it was defective. How
4 ever, don't wish TO condemn anyone un-
/ til the truth is known. Tue railroad Off
cisls haye.given me permission to bring
into t0e city all the pieces of the bridge, an
examination of which l think will give
some liz ht on the cause of the disaster,
and am now going to find out, if pOssi.
bic, just what the cause OF the disaster
Was.r
Prof. Swain. also of the institute, who
made an examination OF the wrecked
bridge, discovered what he considers to
aaye 0een the cause OF the accident. He
thinks there were serious defects In some
portions of the bridge, not only in the ma
terlal used but In the manner Of con-
stTuctlon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Paris Coming Exposition.

PARIS, March 15.-Newspapers here
say that before the issue Of the official in
vitetions 10 the powers to take part in the
Paris exhibition OF 1889, every State was
advised of the intention of the govern
ment; that all the American states have
officially accepted the invitation, and that
if the Austrian, German and Russian
governments do not appoint Commission
ers to the exhibition they will permit
syndcaJes to represent the Industries of
their respective countries, and they will
be also officially represented in the sec
tions devoted to science, literature and
fine arts.
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bombs. The dispatch also says that it is
alleged that a woman was arrested who
had bomb concealed In her muff.
POLICE ORDERED TO SHOOT.

MIR. Balfour Defends Capt. Plum
kits Command to the BIuecoats.
LONDON, March 15.-Mr. Balfour, Chief
Secretary for Ireland, in the House OF
Commons this afternoon admitted the
truth of tho statement that Capt. Plum
kilt, as Magistrate for Youghal, had sent
an order to the officers In COM
msnd of the police there not to
hesitate to order bis men TO shoot
in the event of the populace attacking
them while engaged In the work of serN-
ing Father Keller with a summons to at
tend court and answer interrogatories re-
specting his alleged custody of funds
under the plan of campaign. The order
was given, MIR. Balfour said, on informa-
tion that a dangerous assault on the po-
lice was expected, and he contended that
Capt. Plunkett had done right IN Issuing
~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
BOUND TO HAVE REVENGE.
A Shoemaker Assaults His Sisters 5
Rayisher in Court.

tayISn Sner ia court.
CINCINNATI, March 15.-This morning g
when the prisoners were brought into Po-
lice Court for trial, an athletic young
man, who had been standing by the stove
for some time, sprang at the line and
struck one of the prisoners blow that
sent bIm staggering across the room. He
attempted to follow up his assault but
was overpowered, and by direction of the
court was locked up for contempt OF
court. A vicious shoe knife was found
IN his pocket, and he declared that he
would have vengeance at the first
opportunity. His name was Patrick
Sheehan. Prisoner Teddy Cunningham
was about to be tried tor having forcibly
carried from the street to his room Satur-
day night last the 15-year-Old sister OF
Sheehan as she was returning from
church and keeping her prisoner in his
room subject to bis Just until Monday
morning. Cunningham's trial was post
poned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Hoeckley,s Libel Suit.

PHILADELPHIA, March 15.-The hear
ing in the libel suit of A. ii. Hoeckley,
city editor of the Press, against Col. A.
X. Mcclure and Frank Mclaughlin, of
the Times, was postponed yesterday un-
til to-day to permit the examination of a
witness for the prosecution. The cOun-
sci for Mr.. Hoeckley notified the Magis-
trate Of a desire To have the case trans
ferred to the court at once with the eX-
animation of the missing witness, and
MIR. Mcclure having yesterday request
ed the same disposition of the case, the
magistrate accordingly sent the matter
to the higher tribunal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
oiF FOR EUROPE.

'''retary Manning and Tra.so.
Jordan set sail.
o.n,,"' loRK, March 15.--Secratarv
,tsama4 o, Manning sailed for Europe ON the
scoon ,r,uef Arizona this morning. He wes
M 1pa1led by his wife and daughter
In ma nins Sa SAID the voyage was taken
would honp"s hm"pe that the tonic OF the sea mir
ltroDe. nSIt snS MS health. He was feeling
lngton baS "S aI tne cold he caught in WASH
Nd Comnia,SS,,i o Almost entirely left MIN. His
Pix months VI 1aa not troubled MIN for
20 little tor , w ME In Europe he might
Tor suito6sV Vi ~ Sne new bank by looking oui
pranches, Sut piaees les 10 locate agencies or
private cansc,. tuat would only be In his
bn tSa nun. IN Treasurer C. N. Jorda Uncer o,
'ue same steamer. ' "oroan sailed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
DUBLIN'S EXCITEMENT.
The People Bound to Catch Weaver
If IT. Ia Possible

The People Bound to Catch Weaver
IF IL Is Possible.
DUBLIN, March 15.-Since the tragedy
on Friday night the people have contin-
ued thoroughly aroused and are terribly
anxious to catch Joseph Weaver. Large
rewards have been offered for his appre-
hension, aud posse is on continual SER
vice. Blood hounds have been telegraphed
lor, and great vigilance Is exercised in
order to capture him. He has been tracked
from the locality of the house of Per-
ry's (the man he attempted to rob }
into another nearer town. The town Is
well policed. There is rejoicing over the
fact that Tipton's body caught the bullet
from his comrades pistol intended tor old
man Perry. Lynchlng has been suggest
ed ii he is caught, but the citizens can
and Will prevent it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
.Judne Kirk Indicted.

AUSTIN, TEX, March I5.-Judge
Lafayette Kirk, of Washington county,
Tex, who recently testified before the
Senatorial Outrage Investigation 0om-
mittee at Washington, has been i1u1linted,
together with number aaeT oitizens
OF Washington county, by the United
States grand jury on charge OF intimi-
dating voters. Judge Kirk arrived here
to-day and gave bonds for his appearance
to answer the charges.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Columbus Chlps.

COLUMBUS. GA, March 15.--The CON-
mlttee appointed Monday TO solicit sub
scriptions % the Columbus Southern rail-
road have so far raised $4,000 OF thel
$4,000 as Columbus part. The full
amount will doubtless be raised to-mor-
row.
Capt, ). ). Bull, OF the Southern Rifles,
was selected as Lieutenant Colonel OF the
Sixth Georgia battalion At the election
here tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
WASHING rON's DRILL.
The Committee in Correspondence
With 226 Organizations.

The Committee in Correspondence
With 226 Organizations.
WASHINGTON. March 15.-Secretary
DeLeon, of the National Drill Committee,
says the total number Of organizations
corresponding at this time with regard to
entry and transportation is 226. These
are divided among thirty-six different
States. They comprise one brigade, nine
regiments, sixteen battalions, and 145
companies OF infantry; one battalion,
fifteen light batteries, and five ma
chine gun platoons in artillery; six
cavalry companies; seven companies
of Zouayes; thirteen corps OF school
cadets fifteen regmental bands and
three drum corps. An important 0cca-
sion will be Governors day: when the
Chief Magistrates of the States represent
ed will review the troops. Favorable
replies to invitations have been received
from the Governors OF Minnesota, Geor-
gia, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland. Louisiana,
New jersey, Iowa, South Carolina, North
Carolina and Mississippi.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
COURTING CHOLERA.
Imports From the Argentine Re-
public Not Quarantined.

NEW YORK, March 15.-The Tribune
tomorrow will say: SIN spite Of the fact
that cholera has been raging in the Ar
gentine Republic since last November,
merchandise from River Plate and Chill
has been steadily brought lnto this port
and distributed over the country in q
thousand different directions with no at
tempt at precautIon on the part OF the
quarantine officials. Now that the win
ter is over and such safeguards as
frost can give can be depended
upon for only IA short time
longer. Shipping brokers, customs
officials, lOngshoremen aud others who
are brought into direct personal contact
with this merchandise from cholera in
fected countries are alarmed over the in
action OF the health officials. Even so me
of the importers who own merchandise,
but who do not run the risk of handling
it, are feeling lively interest in the ques-
tiOn whether there is to be quarantine es-
tablished here this summer against the
products of River Plateo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Randall Frozen out.

HARRISBURG, PA. March I5.-The
House Congressional Apportionment
Committee tonight agreed to give Phila-
delphia six districts, a gain OF one. Phila-
delphia's reapportionment was also
agreed upon, making all OF the six dis
tricts Republican, thus shutting Randall
out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Not to HE AnnOintefI.

ROME, March 15.-The Pope has aban-
doned the idea of appointing Cardinal
Schiaffino to the Papal Secretarysbip OF
State, made vacant by the death of Cardi-
nal JacObini, in consequence OF the
strong opposition OF Germany and Aus
tria to the appointments. 1t is now ex-
pected that Cardinal VannutellI, the
Papal Nuncio at Vienna, will be ap-
pointed Secretary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
PASSENGER AGENTS.
Annual Meeting of the National
AssociatiOn-TheN New Officers.

AsSocIatfOn-The New Officers.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-The annual
meeting of the National Association of
General Passenger and Ticket Agents of
the United States and Canada began at
the Arlington Hotel at IL O'Clock to-day.
This association is the most venerable Of
the general railroad associations in the
country. 1t was organized primarily for
the purpose of making a "basing rate
sheet' for the whole country, but a change
OF methods IN recent years has rendered
meetings for that purpose no longer
lnecessary, and the formal assemblages of
the association are now little more than
cherished "reminiscences Its members,
however, find opportunity during their
progress OF doing important work with
eacn other which does not appear in the
minutes Of the proceedings. There wer e
over 100 members Of the association pres
ent to-day.
THE NEXT MEETING.
Inc next meeting, the semi-annual
meeting, was appointed for September at
st. Paul. G. 2. AtmOre, OF the Louisville
and Nashville road, was elected Presi-
dent; james l.. Taylor, OF the Richmond
and Danville line, Vice President, and A.
j. Smith, Of the Lake Shore and Michigan
oouthern Nhe, secretary Tor tne ensuing
year. The new mem bers OF the Execu-
tive Committee are H. 2. Baldwin, G b
Lambert and K. A. HolbroOk. Il. A. Car
rem, E. p. Wilson and q. o. Mccormack
are added to the General Committee.
There was no discussion Of the interstate
commerce bill. At 3o'clock the delegates,
accompanied by their ladies, called at the
White House and were introduced TO
President Cleveland. the remainder of
the afternoon was spent In looking
through the departments.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
A SUGAR FIRMS COLLAPSE.

NEW YORK, March 16, 3 A. M.-The
World says: 'The failure OF Peele, Hub
bell & Co., of Manila, probably the largest
house In the sugar trade Of the Philip
pines, was announced by cable to-day and
caused great excitement in the trade
here. Their agents in this country are
Willett, Hamlen & Co., OF Boston. The
steady decline in the price of sugar, of
which they carried large amount for a
long time, 1t is supposed that Eastern
banks are principally interested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Flights of the Racers.

NEW ORLEANS, March 15.-To-day's
races here resulted az follows:
FIRST RACE-Three-q quarters OF a mile.
Volcano won, with WithrOw second and
Tam O'Shanter third. Time :ls.
SECOND RACE-Seven-eighths OF mile.
Mlss DAILY won. with Billy smith second and
Broadhead third. Time :S31S.
THIRD RACE-Five ana a half furlones.
Kink won, with Fred Davis second and vi
tello third. Time 1909.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Miss Van Zand,s Marriage

CHICAGO. March l5.-The County Clerk
to-day returned the alleged marriage GER
tficate of Nina Van Zandt and Anarchist
Spies to Justice Engelhardt, who claimed
to have performed the ceremony. The
Clerk reminds the Justice that as Spies
was in the county Jail at the time of the
alleged marriage he could not have been
at the village of jefferson, where the JUS
tice certities that the marriage occurred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Cook County's BoodIers.

CHICAGO, March 15.-Warrants were
issued tonight for the arrest Of four men,
hers OF the "boodle" gang of officials
whose operations within a couple OF
years have brought to the verge OF bank
ruptcy the county in which Chicago is
situated, 1t is believed that the four
men wanted are all County Commission
ers, or equally prominent unofficial bene-
ticiares OF the ring. Sheriff Matson,
however, refused to disclose the Identity
Of his intended prisoners.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
CLOCK COMPANY FLEECED.
""naSer and the Bookkeeper up

""ager and the BOokkeeper up
TO the Same Tricks.
,,,. talCAGo, March 15.-The Inter.Oceap
w." 'r,' morning says; "rhe Chicago mana.
Nav y vne Ansonia Clock Company, of
.Ssw t" York, John E Gledbin. bas de-
ooo a,'eu a 10 the tune of from $2s, 900 to s1s,-
to, t,"Snu aosconded to Canada. The book.
Wstssapno Wstsp oi @ The Chicago branch. William
has n, hon, mas also deisulted Tor S.. 500 and
t6 0o0 01en ba arrested and placed unde:. a
Cowiyoso ooIl ~ To appear for trial. A. A
ClocI = wee President OF the Ansonia
.n tbis Ca9Mpany, and J. Switzer arrived
opiatIy 1,ty last week and have since been
I1D'e'iy al work on the case'u '9 "een
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Montpomery,s successor.

WASHINGTON, March 15.--Col. Lamont
said this evening that he had never heard
OF tho ex-Congressman Parker, of New
Hampshire, who has Deen extensively
advertised as the successor OF Commis-
sioner OF Patents Montgomery. IL is be-
lieved that exile preventative Boyle, Of
Pennsylvania, has at present the beat
chance for this place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Capital Punishment repealed.

AUGUSTA, ME-, March 15.-The repeal
of the capital punishment law has been
effected, and Imprisonment for life is sub
sti uted tor death in all cases OF murder
in the frat degree. Such cOnvicts, how
ever, are 10 be Kept in close confinement t
away from all associations, and no par
doning power is left TO the Governor and
Council unless the convict is proved inno-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-16
Coosa's Conven,i--

oOsa Riyer Ri1Hf, sia,, ALA, March 15.-Tbe
|arge delegat,oonnye Convention is we'll attended,
|lobIle and S"Inohs ,nins from Rome, Ca. and
resent. Gov v"SSermediate points being
Tbe convoN, 1Ov. seay 10 President 'eins
ledopung rosoIn oi,Un adjourned to-night after
opening tueions tha urging the benefits
Ionmittee 10 'ue nsor river and appointInS a
Flfess. A s,yop present the matter 10 Con- "
iOdgson, OTg Of W.or enort was made by Col
boxing TO tho mobile. TO secure action @
'o@Dany to ODD do Incorporation ,So Of a private ~